The PFT Infection Control Practices That Saw New Popularity During the Pandemic
The tools and best practices for handling infection control during pulmonary function testing have evolved and changed for the better during the pandemic.
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CDC: Double-masking More Effective at Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Transmission
CDC data reports that double-layering face masks or wearing tightly-fitting masks were more effective at preventing COVID-19 than single, loose-fitting masks alone.
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Face Masks Unlikely to Cause Over-exposure to Carbon Dioxide, even in COPD Patients
“The public should not believe that masks kill,” said researchers whose study found that wearing face masks is not linked to carbon dioxide poisoning by trapping CO2.
Partnership to Distribute a Self-adhesive N95 Mask
A partnership between Avery Dennison and Global Safety First LLC will produce and distribute the ReadiMask Self-Adhesive NIOSH-certified N95 mask to support PPE supplies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Plastic Canopy Protected HCW from COVID-19 During Ventilation
Researchers have designed a cost-effective, constant flow plastic canopy system that can help to protect healthcare workers who are at risk of airborne coronavirus infection while delivering noninvasive ventilation or oxygen via high flow nasal cannula.
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Remote Communication Tool Protects Healthcare Workers from Infection
A communication management system can help minimize the exposure of healthcare workers while still providing personalized patient care.
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ICU Burnout Has Consequences for Healthcare Workers, Patients
A study of ICU burnout found those ICUs with the highest level had worse staff reviews and significantly increased patient length of stay.
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Ford Expands Production of Masks, PAPRs, Reusable Gowns
Ford is expanding its production of face masks, face shields, powered air-purifying respirators, reusable gowns, and test kits.
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Sterrad Sterilization Devices Granted EUA to Decontaminate N95 Masks
The FDA authorized the Sterrad 100S Cycle, Sterrad NX Standard Cycle, and Sterrad 100NX Express Cycle from Advanced Sterilization Products.
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FDA Okays Steris H2O2 Decontamination for N95 Masks
The FDA has issued an EUA to decontaminate N95 respirators for reuse to Steris Corp for the Steris V-Pro 1 Plus devices.
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Countless Healthcare Workers Sickened by Coronavirus
Increasing numbers of healthcare workers are being infected by COVID-19, with over 100 HCW fatalities reported worldwide.
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FDA Authorizes PPE Decontamination System
The FDA EUA allows Battelle’s Critical Care Decontamination System to clean up to 80,000 masks for a maximum of 20 reuses.
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Duke Researchers Publish ‘How to’ on Decontaminating N95 Masks for Reuse
According to Duke researchers, they tested and validated the use of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor to successfully decontaminate N95 respirators for up to 30 reuses, including human fit testing to ensure proper fitting.
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Thirdhand Smoke Can Transfer Cigarette VOCs to Indoor Spaces
Volatile organic compounds from cigarette smoke can cling to human bodies and clothing and be transferred in large quantities to indoor, non-smoking environments, exposing people to the equivalent of up to 10 cigarettes.
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Bump It: Fist Bumps Transfer Less Germs than Handshakes
Study results found nearly twice as many bacteria were transferred during a handshake compared to the high‐five, and significantly fewer bacteria were transferred during a fist bump than a high‐five.
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